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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

This type writing business in hotel rotundas
is not what it is cracked up to be by any
means, that is, if the operator is young and
good looking girl 1 don't suppose that
homely old maids find it such bad occupa-
ton, though; but young ladies, that is if they
are pretty, are annoyed to death. She is
stared at, grinned at and talked to SO much
that after she has been in the business few
weeks she comes to the conclusion that the
life of domestic in private family is much
more preferable than writing love letters for
bald heads and dudes. The worst crowd she
has to deal with are those dashing young
drummers, who are always OH the mash and
think that everybody else is. They will come
to you and open conversation ON the pre-
tense of wanting to write letter to their
firm. Then they will sit down and dictate
lot of nonsense, which we are compelled to
write so long as they pay us for our time
We have to treat them civilly, although we
know that they really do not require our
services, or they will make complaint. No,
the life of type writer girl is not as pleasant
as it might be, but I suppose that there are
other occupations that are equally as disa-
greeable. Embellishments.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Bertha Won Hillern, who has been gaining
a good deal of success as an artist since she
quietly gave up pedestrianism few years
ago, is devoted Catholic. In the wilds of
West Virginia, where she spends her sum-
mers, she will walk ten miles and back under
the burning sun whenever the possibility oc-
ours of attending mass. During her brief
winter sojourns in Boston she rises before
day, walks long distance to the cathedral,
attends the first mass, and walks back to her
hotel in time for an early breakfast
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
international Cremation Congress-

1t is intended TO hold an international con-
gress on cremation in September of the pres
ent year. The place selected fer this gather
ing of the savants of various countries who
are interested in cremation and cemetery
hygiene is Milan. French viii be the official
language OF the congress; but the speakers
may, if they like, make use of any other
language Reports will be submitted as to
progress made in the practice of cremation
in different countries, and the formation
of an international league will be proposed.
An exhibition of models of crematories, urns
aud other objects connected with the cam
paign now being conducted against the pres
ent methods of disposing of the dead will
be open during the congress. - Chicago
Herald
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The official catalogue of the French crown
jewels, which Tiffany & Co., of New York
city, agents of the French government to
further and assist in their sale, have lately
received, presents list of more than $4,000
brilhants and 2,700 rose diamonds, of
an aggregate weight of over 5000
carats, with large variety of pearls,
rubbies, sapphires and other precious
stones. The largest single diamond
weighs twenty-seven carats, and in one set
are over 5000 hrilliants. The jewels, which
are now on exhibition, will be sold at auc-
ton in the palace of the Tuilleries, be-
ginning on May s, and their pro-
ceeds turned over to the public
treasury. Good judges estimate the market
value of the entire collection at not less than
100000 francs.-Frank Leslie's.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
Wax in the KeyhoIe.

One afternoon recently Boston man found
his keyhole stopped with wax when he went
home in the afternoon. The police were asked
20 try to catch the parties who had taken tho
impression of the lock. The officers secreted
themselves in the house and prepared for a
nights watch for the thieves, who were ex-
pected TO descend upon the place. But early
in the evening it was explained that the
governess who has a sweet tooth, is in the
habit of carrying caramels in the same pocket
with her door key, and some of the sweet
meats stuck to the key. She used it during
the day, and the waxy appearing substance
became scraped from the key and remained
in the lock. !
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The tendency of Germans to exchange un-
melodious Teutonic names for equally un-
musical English patronymics is on the in
crease Several signs on Broadway business
places, bearing the names of Heavenrich,
Morningstar, Hammerslough, etc, is proof of
this weakness. Himmelreich and Morgen~
stern are not exactly harmonious names, but
from people unversed in the German tongue
they command the respect due to words of
unknown significance. Done into English
they donot sound well, and they look absurd.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Away down in Devonshire, in the south
western part of England, there is very in
teresting tract Of land. 1t is known as Dart
moor forest, and is SO named in all old deeds
and grants of land; yet, with the exception
of a small grove of dwarf oaks, it is almost
entirely without trees This strange contra
diction is said to be due to the fact of the
greater part Of Dartmoor having actually
been forest years ago, but it was so infested
with fierce wild animals that the people were
forced, in self defense, to set fire to the trees
and SO, by degrees, the forest was destroyed.
Certain it is that the soil of the moor is
composed of rich, black, vegetable matter,
and that remains of tree trunks have been
found under the ground. Moreover, the peo-
pie Of one district have, for generations, en-
joyed the privilege Of free pasturage, through
a grant awarded their ancestors for services
in destroying wolves in Dartmoor forest; for
the same reason they are allowed to gather
the peat which abounds in the fens or marshy
lands, and which makes an excellent fuel.
The atmosphere Of the moor is nearly always
moist and foggy Indeed, the people who
live there say that
The west wind always brings wet weather,
The east wind, wet and cold together;
The south wind surely brings us rain,
The north wind blows it back again.
American Agriculturist.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Buffalo Bill, in going to England, deviated
from the usual custom of less illustrious trav-
elers. Instead of putting himself at once
into the hands of London's tailor, Poole, as
soon as he arrived, he chose to supply himself
with liberal outfit in America, and he
landed on the other side with any amount Of
"store clothes" One suit, in which he intends
to pay his respects to the queen, is of dark
gray. another, in which he will appear at the
queens jubilee as Nebraska's representative, is
two shades of blue. while gorgeous hunting
costume, which, perhaps, will be seen in
Windsor forest, consists of blue corduroy
jacket, gray corduroy trousers and scarlet
and brown waistcoat- York Sun.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The fact that Mr.. Ward, the sculptor, has
put an overcoat on his statue of Garfield is
source of great relief to people on Capitol
hill, who have been greatly distressed at see
ing Greenough's huge, naked Washington
sitting out in sleet and snow Mr. Ward is
the first man to put an overcoat on a statue
in Washington, and he has shown great bold
ness and originality in doing so. Besides, it
is a ready made one with a card pocket on
the right side. Garfield always wore ready
made clothing, his well made form securing
an easy fit. There are no overcoats on the
three bronze figures lying recumbent on the
pedestal representing Garfield as the student,
the soldier and the statesman. These are in
the classic style, with bare bodies and legs
New York Sun.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

LIE Paris says that the German drummers
and trumpeters are practicing the French
beats and calls, in order to deceive their enc
mics in battle 1t also says that in many
engagements in the war of 1870 the COM
mand to cease firing was often given to the
French infantry by German buglers; and
that the command to halt sounded by the
same buglers often stopped a charge of
French cavalry, and placed them in posi-
ton where they could be moved down.
New York Sun.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Near Mabel, Cal, one day, an Indian wo-
man was killed by falling over precipice
100 feet high. 1t seems she was going over
one of those wild and narrow mountain trails
leading along the edge of the precipice, when
her dog came suddenly behind her, and in
trying to pass crowded the woman over the
bank. She was found at the bottom of the
canyon crushed to pulp.-Chicago Times.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

A life size statue of Prince Albert has been
the most prominent object in the private
grounds of Balmoral castle for many years
past 1t is now to have a companion in the
shape of a similar statue of the queen, which
is to be presented to her majesty as jubilee
memorial by the tenants on the Balmoral,
Abergeldie and Birkhall estates Chicago
Times
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
Rich CoIored Women.

The richest colored woman in America is
Amanda Eubanks, of Rome Ca, who pays
taxes on $400, 900. The property came to her
by will from her white father. The next
richest is Mrs James Thomas, of st. Louis,
who owns the fine barber shop, the Lndell,
and is assessed on property to the amount of
$500 coo.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

fDr Parker, of the City Temple, London,
was not so really great man, people might
say he was an affected one. He always al
ludes to himself in the pulpit as tive" Some
time ago he announced in a hoarse voice that
"we have a cold to-day, and on that account
we will not preach as long as usual. Chi
cago Times
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
A Financial Success,

Mrs. Berry was hanged, not long ago, in
Oldham, England, for the murder of her
daughter. Recently an auction sale of her
effects was held The result was a great
financial success The weird interest attach
ing to a murderer's relics added an unwonted
value to her belongings. A bail dress brought
ELS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Mr.. Nathe Gill, near Meriweather, Ca,
being troubled with rats, filled caldron with
water, on which he sprinkled thick layer Of
cotton seed and bits of tempting bait. The
next morning he had fifty-two drowned rats
in the big pot, and the morning following
that there were forty-two more.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Twenty-Five years ago Albert Ellis, of
Winslow, filled up a clay pipe for a good
smoke. He used only half of its contents,
for on the next day he went to the war. He
survived and came home, but did not finish
that smoke until a few days ago, when he
happened to find the old pipe partly empty,
just as he had left it.-Lewiston (Me.) Jour
oil
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

One of Bridgeport's unmarried women is
said to be a strong believer in the blue glass
theory. She dresses in blue silk, wears blue
spectacles, eats off blue glass dishes, lives in q
room whose windows are of blue glass, has
not quit this room for more than ten minutes
at time for eight years, during which she
saws she has not bad an ache or q pain.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The cost of the municipal police of Paris,
exclusive of the commissares and the seden-
tary service, is over $4,5O0,000 a year, the
material expenses figuring up for about
S2,500000, and salaries So, 12S,00O. The
chief inspectors are paid 81, 200 year. the
captains about 500, the brigadiers $500
year and the $500 ordinary policemen re-
ceive an average of S262, or 1,310 france
wear
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Professor Arlt, the eminent oculist, Of
Vienna, died recently at the age of 20, after
a long illness. The late professor enjoyed a
world wide reputation as a skillful operator
in affections of the eye. His operations for
cataract alone amounted to some 5000.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

Inhabitants of northern Idaho are COM
planning of the tricks in trade of the Chinese
1t is said that they mix gold dust worth IS an
ounce with that worth so, and dispose of it
at the maximum figure. Besides this, they
fail to burn their fine dust sufficiently, there
by retaining much quicksilver, and also file
up silver dollars and mix the filings with the
cold
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12
An Editor's First Vacation.

Miss Mary Booth, editor of HaIper's Bazar,
has gone to Europe, where she will spend five
months in travel. This is her first real vaca-
ton since she took charge of the Bazaar,
twenty years ago.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The newest champion to demand recogni-
ton as such is Michael Yerger, of Mont
gomery county, Pa, who glories in having
inserted rings In the noses of over 5000 pigs
during two years, being far ahead of any
other man in the profession as far rs heard
FRO.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

A lady of Lewiston, Me-, who recently
was badly frightened by street loafer, now
carries package of red pepper in her pocket,
and is rather anxious that some rufiian should
insult her.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

The Photographic News, noting the grow
ing demand for dark rooms in hotels, explains
that such lodging is called for by the re-
auirements Of tourist photographers.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1887-05-12

A citizen of Eatonton, Ga, is offering for
sale eight hundred pairs of shoes made before
and during the war in his factory
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17
a NOVEL coURTsaR.
[Chicaoo Trbuns.

An exchange relates that a young
gentleman, happening 70 sit at church
IN 3 pew adjoining one in which sat a
young lady for whom he conceived .
sudden and violent passion, was desir-
Gus Of entering into = courtship on the
spot; but the place not suiting for
NAL declaration, the exigency Of the
case suggested the following plan:
He politely handed his fair neighbor
a Bible, (openl with pin stuck in the
following text-Second Epistle of St.
John, verse 8: And now beseech
thee, lady, not As though wrote n new
commandment unto thee, but that
which we had from the beginning, that
we love one another" She returned
il, pointing TO the second chapter OF
Ruth, verse 10: Then she fell on her
face and bowed herself to the ground
and said unto him: Why have / found
grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldst
take knowledge of me, seeing / am q
stranger7' He returned the book,
pointing to the thirteenth verse Of the
Third Epistle Of John: 81 had many
things 20 write. l viii not with pen
and Ink write unto thee, but trust l
shall shortly see thee, and we shall
speak face to face" From the above
interview 8 marriage took place the
ensuing week.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17
RAaHIoN NOTES.

Peaehcolored gold is a new no
ton in iewelry.
The Frances Cleveland turban is the
iavoTite small bat Of the season.
silk stockings 20 match fabrics are
sh0wn. Even plaid ones 70 be worn
with barred stuffs.
A regular pug dog harness OF let
worn over the dress Is the latest thing
10 so-called wraps"
The long journey this summer is or
should be made in one OF those long
ulsters Of English homespun, with a
cap TO match, which are furnished By
tailoFs.
Caps made like crieketer's are
much worn for driving, tennis or
boating BY girls At the summer re
sorts. They are eoquettish and be
coming.
IL rumored that the solitaire dia.
mond " ear-stud has had iSs day, and
that the old-fashioned pendent drop
win again disfgure the pretty ears Of
our girls.
For yachting and seaside wear are
shown cream or ccru twiiied ulsters,
gith red velvet shoulder capes and
reveKs. Pure white listers have Her
eules braid trimming, OF merely stitch
ing.
Pale blue Is wonderfully decorative
color on 4 green lawn, whether used
for flower vases Of blue delft or painted
seats, lattices, OF any OF the ornamental
work put on lawns or In the garden, or
blue flowers.
Many women persist in penciiing
their eyebrows with India ink itmay
be oondoned whore IL Is sn improve
ment, but not one woman In ten I'M
derstands how to do this without max
ing herself ridiculous.
Scarfs and necktiss Of metal are a
new German invention. Cod, silver
and platinum strips are welded, after
the mosaic style, upon = metal ground
prepared BY the ineAndescent process
then compressed by means of powerful
presses, aud finally elongated by roll
Ing into long sheets or strips. The
colors are yellow, red, green, white
gray aud black. and the scarfs, being
indeStructihle. are considered Of prac'
ttcai value
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17
MRS. CLEVELAND AT HosEE.


\ competent housekeeper regulates
the affairs IT the menage writes Mrs
Lille in the July L.ippiReo,t, but Mrs
Cleveland takes an active interest in
all that is going forward Her own
methods Of life are very simple. She
i an early riser, fond 81 reading and
informal visiting. interested In the
Affairs OF the nation in way suited 10
her years Personally she Is = woman
whose charm can By no means be I'M
derstood through the medium Of pho
Biography. The 6rSt impression she
creates Is Of q giriish figure. tail and
wllowy. with q web shaped and well
POISED head soft brown hair. brilliant
ewes under finely marked hrows, and 3
mouth and chin absolutely faultleSs-
The character II the faee, il giTllsh, 4
intelligent and thoughtful Although
the dinplcs come readily. the smile Is
exceedingly sweet. and seems : fitting
accompaniment 70 her extremely vel
molulated voice Not trace Of afiec'
,ation or stiffness Is there in her man
ner, hut instead q saSoir-fAire which I
remarkable IN one 30 Young, unless
indeed we ACCEPT the natural eoncln'
sion that u iSinStinctfve.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17
TIE sxRvIAN QUEEN.

Queen Natalie, whose estrauKefnent
lroa her husband, King Milan Of ser
VIA, has furnished q topic Ter much
comment, Is the daughter Of = Colonel
in the Russian Imperial Guard, kech-
10, q BesSATahia. and Il Princess
Paicheric Sbrnndga, = kUumRniAn.
She was bora May u. iSass, and mar
fied the reigning Prince * servis IN
October. issA Their only child, Al
sxander, vas born August itth. iSs6
HIS mother superintendent his esfaua'
ton.
Il Is dsaicult 30 dsscFihs he raFeAn
exceeding beauty Of the Queen. Her
classical features have az the same tifas
commanding royal majesty aud the
charm u a playful girl Her broad
tAir forehead Is croNnci BY q pn1fusion
q ies hlack hair; her aimoasi-shApe,i
ezOwn eyes have 8 look st once mex.
presahly teairE and sparkling with
intelligence, her ripping smile and
siveTy laughter lrradtAte q clear and
pale cOmPlsxion, recaains her own
Russian SHOWS, warned into , Fschel
oologtng BY Eastern sanh she IL al
and surprisingly graceful. aRd hei
manners have 4 Suh&le rhaTra Fartls
roysl and Wholly feultnine
The Queen u well read aaa pcssasse'
solid and varied Instractson- Sk'
speaks French quite auently. and take
tAEncclAE pleasure In feadtng TIE 20
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17
wzEE 10 wEAR JEwxLa.
Ig. Z. NaR ara Rrpr.,..l

", 4. AaN 0ma GIpfeSs
since the sale Of the crown Jewels 81
France, many Of which are destined
70 adorn American beauty, converse
ton has leaned in the darertion Of pre-
cious stones A few words may, there
fore, not be out Of place in regard to
the proper time and manner oil wear.
ing them. II IS an unfortunate custom
in the United States for women 10 wear
jewels at I'll times; at breakfast, IN 90
ing TO market, for visiting, for every
possible occasion; in fact, know one
Lady, the happy pOssessor of an exqui-
site pair Of solitaire diamond earrings,
who never takes them out Of her ears.
This Is not only foolish, but In execra-
bic taste. In Europe Is, on the
Continent ladies wear Jewels ali day
long. But then these fair danes are
not hOusekeepers. They never 20 TO
market; the kitchen In a fine estab-
lishment Is an unknown quantity; mi
lady does not tramp about the streets
looking for bargains and arrayed in an
ugly tailor-made costume or q still ug-
lier thing called an ulster. The ways
OF living abroad differ essentially from
our own. ! do not say that they are
better, but that they are different In
America women walk great deal, and
20 the promenaders especially | would
say, leave your jewels, II you have any
At home Nothing Is more ridiculous
than 10 see woman in = coarse serge
gown, even made by the best tailor,
stout walking boots, perhaps covered
BY muddy oyershoes, with diamonds
blazing In her ears Tor paying visits
IN the afternoon, II one 70 IN . carriage,
few Jewels may appropriately be worn
with silk or velvet costume. In any
a. Imitation nreeions stonsS No NO
man OF real refinement is ever seen In
them. They are only fif for the rabble
cannot afford 10 purchase the real
thing" 50 without.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17

kSs@ = FAsetses bAroHsctk.
The fair LangtFy L developing basi-
ness tact In our glorious climate. she
nas sized MP the land boom m
Southern California, concluded that 4
= rot % BE- ephemeral. and has thsrs-
tore invested some 81 her eauinae &,
that secti0n The tFauearffnn sras
limited a. mysteriously several days
ago, but il was only yesterday that 4
reporter Of the Chronicle discovered
whefe The property IN Question Is To-
Gated. A railroad mar having 4 hue
print plat u the section In which II Is
situated gave the facts Of the matter
% the reporter. The property puF-
chased BY the actress IL near the sea
beach, IN Santa Barbara eounty, rs
miles west IL safstn Barbara a co,a-
slsts Of = whole block IN the paper town
OF Naples, which Is situated on q line
o. stakes representing the Southern
factne Company's proposed branch
railroad now being Constructed from
aeWhali up The coast Of the Santa Bar
bara channel. Near flows the beautiful
Dos PueblOs river, and 20 the south Is
seen the calm waters Of the channel
and the pretty islands Of Santa Rosa
and santa Cruz. The price paid for the
block vas tf210; and II the expected
boom strikes the new town with the
advent Of the railroad, the LiIy's
friends say that she win double her
Il IS said that, on being told what
Wonderful fortunes had been made "a l
Ballona and Coronado, Mrs. Langtry
expressed disappointment that she had
not been here in time 10 have " turned
over few thousands with the rest
y our speculative citizens and citizen |
ssses. There are reports that she IS /
Interested IN other specHIati0ns beside |
hat o. the Naples block; the Palms !
md Capistrano having attracted some |
II the gold from her well filed purse.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-07-17

SHoEs ron LADIES WEAR.-A lace
boot or shoe comes nearer fitting the
foot than any other. They clasp the
insteo, keeping the sole OF the shoe
well up TO the arch beneath, and stay
the ankle, both OF which will enable
the wearer to walk better and with far
more case than when, as Is always the
case more or less with buttoned shoe,
there Is too much room given the foot
at those two points. Not that over
tight lacinK Is advocated, but Just 50
much as viii cause the foot 10 feel the
support Of the shoe. Ladies who walk
a great deal, especially those having
high instcps followed out underneath
win certainly find more ease in q lace
shoe than IN a buttoned one. Dealers
will often tell Us that they are not in
fashion, but they can always be had OF
made. &C Cleveland Leader.